MRI assessment of thoracic stent grafts after emergency implantation in multi trauma patients: a feasibility study.

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of MRI for static and dynamic assessment of the deployment of thoracic aortic stent grafts after emergency implantation in trauma patients.

Methods: Twenty patients initially presenting with a rupture of the thoracic aorta were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).